Boss Audio Systems ME-50B - Manual (Page 9)

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Using the Effects
COMPRESSOR/LIMITER
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This comprises two effects, one that evens out the volume of
the input signals to provide lengthy sustain (compressor),
and one that prevents distortion by suppressing only the
peaks in the sound (limiter).
TYPE knob
OFF
Turns off the compressor/limiter effect sound is
bypassed.
* The COMPRESSOR/LIMITER indicator goes off when this is
set to OFF.
NATURAL
Provides natural-sounding performances with little
thinning of the sound, even when pushing the effect.
This is especially effective with slapping and hard
picking.
LIMITER
Prevents distortion by suppressing the input signal level
when it exceeds the set value.
160D SOFT
Models the dbx 160 set to a lower compression ratio.
160D HARD
Models the dbx 160 set to a high compression ratio.
D-COMP
Models the MXR DynaComp.
THRESHOLD/SUSTAIN knob
Adjusts the depth of the effect.
When the TYPE is set to NATURAL, LIMITER, 160D SOFT,
or 160D HARD, this functions as the THRESHOLD knob,
which sets the level at which the limiter starts to take effect.
The more the knob is turned to the left (counterclockwise),
the lower the level at which the limiter effect is enabled.
When the TYPE is set to D-COMP, the knob functions as a
SUSTAIN control, which adjusts how long sounds are
sustained. Turn the knob to the right (clockwise) to get
longer sustain times.
LEVEL knob
This adjusts the level when the compressor/limiter is on. Use
this to balance the volume level so it is the same when the
compressor/limiter is switched on and off.
You can use a foot switch to switch the compressor/
limiter on and off. For more detailed information, refer
to “Using the Foot Switch” (p. 26).
COMPRESSOR/LIMITER indicator